Busch joins fan favorite Harry Gant and modified legend Ray Hendrick, while H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler receives the Landmark Award.

The Cadillac sports car owned by NASCAR chairman Jim France won the pole for the Rolex 24 at Daytona but was later disqualified in inspection, moving one of the favorites to the back of the class for the start of the most prestigious endurance race in the United States.

Hardee's joins NASCAR once again as it becomes the Official Quick Service Restaurant while also serving as a primary sponsor for Wallace.

NASCAR’s decision to return to the Chase format has drawn praise from a wide swath of the garage, including veteran drivers, team insiders, and long-time viewers of the sport. Yet for specialists, the shift carries some real consequences.

Goodyear formally handed over the gold car to Kyle Larson on January 24, 2026, a delayed presentation caused by the tight turnaround between the Cup Series championship finale and the annual awards ceremony.

The NASCAR industry gathered in Charlotte, NC on Friday night, January 23 to honor the three inductees into its Hall of Fame.Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick (posthumously), headlined the Class of 2026.

Last year, President Donald Trump made an iconic appearance at the Daytona 500 race, just a few weeks after being inaugurated into his second term as the White House Commander in Chief. For that very reason alone,

The NASCAR Cup Series returns in early February to begin its 2026 season. See the full broadcast schedule for every race this year.

Harry Gant competed against the likes of Terry Labonte, Darrell Waltrip, and the ‘Intimidator’ Dale Earnhardt for the Rookie of the Year honors when he first came to NASCAR. His NASCAR races were always marked by high-caliber rivals.